口服微化孕激素在内分泌学中的诊断和治疗用途

Eleni Memi1, Polina Pavli1, Maria Papagianni2,3

  • 1Unit of Endocrinology, Diabetes mellitus, and Metabolism, Aretaieion Hospital, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Vas. Sophias Av. 76, 11528, Athens, Greece.

概括

微化孕激素 (MP) 在内分泌学中提供诊断和治疗的好处,包括管理月经障碍和更年期症状. 它提供了一个比孕激素更安全的替代品,具有更好的生物可用性和更少的副作用.

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